She added: “In the immediate aftermath of the death parents have to cope with their own loss, the grief of their wider family, including other children, as well as a vast amount of administrative and other arrangements.

"A sudden or accidental death may require a post mortem or inquest; there is a funeral to arrange; and many other organisations to contact from schools to benefit offices.

“When I started the campaign after the death of my son Jack, I always hoped that a change would happen in his memory.

"Knowing that eight years of campaigning has helped create legislation to ensure bereaved parents are protected in the future is such a wonderful feeling and I am so grateful to all those involved.”

"Losing a child is an unimaginable trauma"

Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst, said: "This law makes Parental Bereavement Leave a legal right for the first time in the UK’s history.

"Losing a child is an unimaginable trauma. I am delighted we have reached this important milestone which so many have campaigned for.

"I’d like to thank all the people who have helped make this law a reality, including the brave parent campaigners who have spoken out about their own experiences."

The new law will help families across the country including in Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading, Berkshire.